In this conversation, Michael and Steve discuss various aspects of their personal and professional lives, including updates on their well-being, challenges in content creation, and the importance of self-care. They delve into the topic of natural bodybuilding, emphasizing the significance of testing and integrity within the sport. The discussion also touches on the criteria for defining the best natural bodybuilders, reflecting on their experiences and insights in the fitness industry. In this conversation, Michael Challis and Steve Hall delve into various aspects of bodybuilding, including the importance of assessing training status, the significance of nutrition timing, and the role of recovery in optimizing performance. They discuss the nuances of training volume and intensity, the impact of sleep hygiene, and the benefits of post-meal walks. The conversation also touches on the differences between sugar and sweeteners in pre-workout nutrition, and the complexities of managing fatigue and recovery. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to bodybuilding, integrating training, nutrition, and recovery for optimal results. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 03:12 Personal Updates and Family Commitments 05:50 Balancing Work and Content Creation 09:02 The Importance of Self-Care and Routine 12:00 Injury Recovery and Training Progress 15:01 Discussing Coffee and Lifestyle Choices 18:10 House Renovations and Life Updates 21:00 Anime Discussions and Personal Interests 30:01 The PCA's Recent Athlete Bans 39:43 Understanding Natural Bodybuilding Testing 43:06 Defining the Best Natural Bodybuilder 51:15 Assessing Training Status 01:00:05 Meal Timing and Sleep Hygiene 01:05:56 Meal Timing and Composition Strategies 01:10:18 Understanding Back Training Volume 01:12:16 Defining Bodybuilding: A Blend of Art and Sport 01:15:10 Training Volume: RPE vs. RIR 01:17:42 Post-Meal Walks: A Minor Point? 01:21:17 Sugar vs. Sweeteners in Pre-Workout Nutrition 01:27:37 Optimizing Recovery: The Big Rocks 01:33:31 RIR Strategies in Training Join the hypertrophic time chamber to ask questions: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbazLhBRouBrMkCq/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Epic Workout Clothing (use code STRONGER): • US: https://www.raskolapparel.com • Europe: https://raskolapparel.eu/ • Canada: https://raskolapparel.ca/ __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://www.massmember.com/a/2147994108/MxeV4T3M JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/offers/ab2q2QSo/checkout Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1uk0lvv6e1rqv __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices